"Earlier Nikolai said something very strange." Andrea said smirking as he watched the view from his chair.
"..." but his smirk faded a bit when he received no reply from the tied-up and beaten down man, laying near his feet.
"Salvatore, are you going to give me the silent treatment? I don't think I dislocated your jaw, so why are you having problems responding to me?" Andrea asked while looking down at Salvatore.
"..."
"Still not talking?"
"..." Although he remained quiet, Salvatore began staring at Andrea.
"What was I saying before your ugly expression interrupted me?...Ah! Yes! like i said Nikolai said something weird.
He specifically asked me if I did something to you, which of course I said that I didn't do anything, I told him I sent you back to Italy.
But that's not the most important thing to talk about right now, the most important thing is that Nikolai doubted me... I'm not sure if this is the consequences of your actions Sal...
Or! it could be that a certain little devil on his shoulder, is whispering in his ears telling him to doubt me.
Now that I think about it, I'm pretty sure the second option is the most likely one." Andrea said.
"..." Again Salvatore just stared and said nothing.
Sighing, "Oh come on! Sal! you're making me angry again! I don't like it when people don't engage with me in the conversation! your mouth is not even gagged!"
"..." Salvatore still didn't say anything, "Alrighty, I'll be patient with you Sal...you probably lost too much blood to even use that head of yours, probably got brain damaged too...but I hope you can hear me at least.
So like I was saying earlier, the problem with Nikolai doubting me, is that I believe our new dear friend Jin is the little devil Whispering in my pretty's ear." Andrea said.
"..."
"Although it's been like what? a month since he came into our lives, I think Jin might've overstayed a little, and I hate heavy guests." Andrea spoke again, "I've been thinking, maybe we should get rid of him? but then again if something bad were to happen to Jin, that would make Nikolai doubt me even more.
Hmm, I need an idea! something that would make Jin disposable to Nikolai.
I don't want for Niko to lose Jin, I want him to kick Jin out of his life like he did before, and then I can swoop in like the knight in shining armor that I am, and save my pretty." Andrea added Clapping his hands together happily.
"..." Salvatore's stares evolved into glares, but he remained quiet as Andrea continued talking.
"A fun fact about me and Niko! shortly after John Crawford died, it was one of the times where Nikolai and I got really close, I'm talking emotionally and physically close.
It was the time of my life! it was just him and I And in the heat of it all, we made a pact!
if we both made it to a certain age and were unmarried, then we marry each other!
All I have to do to make my dream of becoming Nikolai's man, is to make sure that he never manages to get into a serious relationship before that certain age comes.
So he and I have no other choice but to fulfill our promise and get married!" Andrea said smiling cheerfully at Salvatore.
"I Know that judging look in your eyes Sal! it doesn't matter if Nikolai doesn't loves me back! I love him! that's what matters!
I will provide enough love for the both of us!
Jin might be willing to die for Nikolai, but I'm willing to kill and that's a different thing, I'm just perfect for Nikolai!" Andrea said enthusiastically.
Spitting on Andrea's shoe, "You're...a...freak." Salvatore finally spoke-up.
Confused, "What did you say?" Andrea asked.
"I said...You're a freak Andrea."
Unamused, "Says the guy who's beaten to a pulp, tied-up and laying next to my foot! oh please!
Which one of us look like a freak right now? You look like you're some abused animal at a circus, Salvatore."
"I think I'm a freak too, I Loved Someone Like You." Salvatore said.
"Listen Salvatore, I'm thinking I should kill you, because of what you did to Nikolai.
But also Because of him, I'm reconsidering the decision to kill you, however your choice of words is making me reconsider my reconsideration...so please choose your word wisely."
Spitting again, "You should just kill yourself... Nikolai will never love you." Salvatore said.
"You're one mean bastard Salvatore." Andrea replied.
"Just kill me then." Salvatore said.
"Don't ask me to do something I really want to do!
I'm afraid killing you will bite me in the ass! I never had to fear the consequences of my actions before, it's not the first time I killed somebody, but it's you This time.
Hiding the fact that you died would take effort, you and I were friends and we fucked... it's weird but I'll definitely miss you when I do kill you." Andrea said.
"Don't worry we'll meet in hell." Salvatore replied.
"Hah! you're really getting on my nerves." Andrea said chuckling.
... Meanwhile...
"Ha-yoon?! what the hell happened to your kitchen?" Seong-min asked as she got into the kitchen, Ha-yoon was crouched down picking pieces of broken plates "Some things fell, I'm cleaning." Ha-yoon replied.
"And the table? did it also fall?!" Seong-min asked sarcastically.
"I saw a spider and freaked out." Ha-yoon lied, "If you're going to lie, you should use a better excuse! cuz just last time, you picked a cockroach from its leg." Seong-min said.
"Okay fine! I didn't want to freak you, it was a big rat." Ha-yoon said, "OMG A RAT? did you catch it?! you should call the freaking professionals instead of chasing a rat on your own!" Seong-min replied.
"I'm not some helpless princess, I dealt with the rat! it's not the first time one got into my house." Ha-yoon said.
Coming inside the kitchen, "Ha-yoon, if You'd like help with cleaning, I'll be happy to assist you." Soo-Min spoke.
Blushing, "Soo-Min! I didn't really expect you to come to my house...I consider you as a guest and I think it's disrespectful for a guest to be doing chores, so leave it to me! I can handle this...and be careful while stepping, there's shards everywhere." Ha-yoon said.
"Is that a chocolate cake? you traitor! were You eating a cake without me! no wonder the rat came in! it was karma! your punishment for treason!" Seong-min said dramatically.
"I'll buy you another cake! stop being dramatic and go do something useful like helping your mom settle in.
And don't go again into the kitchen until I'm done, if anybody needs food just order." Ha-yoon replied.
"What about the table?" Seong-min asked.
"Is the table your friend? why are you concerned about it? I'll just get another one, I don't even use the kitchen that much." Ha-yoon replied.
"You right! Cuz all we eat is unhealthy junk food which is why mom being here is just so perfect." Seong-min said smiling.
With her hands resting on her her hips, "I can't believe it! don't tell me you girls have been surviving only on junk food!
You're right, that it's a good thing I'm here!
from now on until I leave here, you'll be eating nothing but hot home cooked meals." Soo-Min said.
"Hooray! this is going to be awesome!" Seong-min cheered.
"Thanks...You guys really love cooking." Ha-yoon commented, "You know who else loves cooking? Jin! and Nikolai's Dad... I heard a lot of stories about him saying that his cooking skills are awesome." Seong-min said.
"It's true, Rushil's a good cook." Ha-yoon replied.
Surprised, "Huh? you've ate his food before? when?" Seong-min asked.
Realizing her mistake, "It's not like I ate his cooking, remember the story Jin told you?
That Rushil invited him to cook together?
Jin said that Rushil is really good which was surprising, because that night Rushil made vegetarian dishes.
And you know we Koreans, if there's one thing we love to eat is meat! but Jin complemented those dishes despite having no meat, meaning Rushil has to be a very good cook." Ha-yoon explained.
"Oh yeah! I totally forgot!
I was surprised too when Jin told me those dishes were vegetarian.
Turns out that Nikolai's Mom Radka, is following a vegetarian diet, because of some health issues.
So her husband Rushil is supporting her by going vegetarian as well, and cooking less meat involved dishes." Seong-min said.
"That's really sweet! supporting Your wife by going through the same diet as her! it's the cutest thing I've ever heard!" Soo-Min said in awe, "I really need to meet Nikolai's parents, especially his dad! I mean think about it!
Me, Jin, and Nikolai's dad...we can set a date and cook dinner together! I feel like it's going to be a fun experience." She added suggesting.
"That's an amazing idea Mom! it'll help everybody bond together, cuz food is life!" Seong-min replied enthusiastically.
"Idk...btw how long are you gonna stay here Soo-Min?" Ha-yoon asked nervously.
"Doing ViewTube means I have a flexible schedule, so there's no rush for me to go back to Korea." Soo-Min said.
"So you're staying for a while." Ha-yoon concluded.
"Actually, I have to stay longer because I already have something to take care of, something personal." Soo-Min replied.
"Personal?...I see." Ha-yoon replied back.
"I hope I'm not bother you, I Know that I'd be overstaying as a guest." Soo-Min said.
Standing up, Ha-yoon dusted herself and grabbed Soo-Min's hands in hers, "Oh don't say that! Seong-min is my friend and like a sister to me, so you're basically my sister too.
My house is open for you and for your daughter At anytime." She said.
Seong-min glanced back and forth from her mother to Ha-yoon, "This is sus." She mumbled to herself.
"Actually, I wanted to go to a hotel, But Seong-min convinced me to swing by your house...she said you'd be okay having me here." Soo-Min said.
"I'm happy to have you here! i mean an only girls house, how can I say no to that!" Ha-yoon said smiling.
"Knew it! Told you that!" Seong-min said to Soo-Min, "Fighting girl!" She added enthusiastically fist-bumping the air.
"Great! now although you said not help you! I will wear more comfortable clothes and come clean the kitchen with you!" Soo-Min said.
"I'll also help! and then we can all sit and look online for a nice table to order." Seong-min spoke next.
"Or, we can divide the work...I will clean the kitchen just like I'm doing right now.
Seong-min you can find me a table online, something similar to this one I broke.
And when everything is nice and clean, Soo-Min-Unnie will make us a delicious home cooked meal!" Ha-yoon suggested.
"You called me Unnie?" Soo-Min asked, "Yes...I'm trying to act more Korean...I've been living here for awhile, I'm surprised I can still speak Korean." Ha-yoon replied while sheepishly smiling.
"I like it, being called Unnie...by you." Soo-Min said to Ha-yoon making her blush harder.
Noticing the weird vibes, "Ha-yoon's plan sounds good! we should get started right away!" Seong-min spoke up.
"Oh! yeah, I could really use a shower right now...I kinda feel sticky." Soo-Min said.
"I suggest you use the bathtub! I have a big wooden bathtub installed, it's so comfortable." Ha-yoon said chuckling.
"Thank you sweetie!" Soo-Min replied before walking out of the kitchen.
"I just watched a meal walk on two legs." Ha-yoon mumbled to herself, but then remembered Seong-min was still with her, "You...still here?" She asked nervously.
"I have a big wooden bathtub? Really?" Seong-min replied mockingly at Ha-yoon.
"It's not what you think! I was being polite!" Ha-yoon replied.
Narrowing her eyes, "I'm watching you, Noona!" Seong-min replied before leaving as well.